Ellen and Aiden: The World Is Our Classroom

Ellen Kackmann, Senior Vice President of Affordable Housing at the Albanese Organization, sits down with middle schooler Aiden for a thoughtful conversation about what it means to build a career with purpose. Ellen talks about what inspires her to help create affordable housing, and why this work means so much to her.

She also shares how creative writing became one of her go-to outlets, and tells the story of how she finally stopped being scared of math by tackling it head-on. This episode is all about trying new things, facing fears, and finding the work that lights you up.